According to Gallup data gathered in spring 2022, 59% of survey respondents prefer to work at least part of the week away from the office. A mere 9% of employees with remote capabilities actually prefer to work full time on-site. This shift in attitudes has...
Remote employees who otherwise qualify will be eligible for FMLA if they report to or receive work assignments from a location that has 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. According to the FMLA regulations, the worksite for remote employees is “the site to which...
Question: One of our employees says they have a “serious health condition” and needs to take time off for treatment. Can you tell me what the requirements are? Answer: It’s likely the employee may enjoy protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This...
Question: My employees regularly forget to clock out during their breaks and meal periods. I've told them countless times, and they just forget to do it. What can I do? Answered by the HR Experts There are a few steps you can take to help your...
Question: What should we do when one of our designated paid holidays falls on a weekend when we aren’t open? Do we need to offer an alternative day off? Answer: No, you don’t need to offer an alternative day off. There are no federal laws requiring private employers...
Still using pen and paper? Have you considered how much manual timekeeping costs a business? Employee Time Theft Paper timecard systems can be exploited in a number of ways from hours padding to buddy punching. Some large employers who switch to an automated system are...
Yes. Absent an employment contract or other legally binding agreement, you can reduce an employee’s work hours—there is no law that prevents this. Hours are typically reduced for reasons such as a decrease in business needs, the company's productivity has decreased, job restructuring, or reorganization. It's...
In today's fast-paced work environment, companies are constantly seeking new ways to attract and retain top talent. While competitive salaries and exciting job roles are certainly key factors, employee benefits also play a crucial role in the decision-making process for many job seekers. One such...
Everyone needs time off from work, but not everyone’s able to take it. Paid time off helps a lot. People are better able to take the time they need without worrying about a smaller paycheck. Employers demonstrate to their teams that they value them as...
No. Some employers call the first few weeks or months of an employee’s time with the company an introductory period, but this designation has no bearing on the rights employers or employees have. An introductory period doesn’t reduce the risks of termination (you should still have...